avulse

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Definition of avulse in English English dictionary

separate by avulsion

To pluck or pull off

Related Terms

avulsed

{s} having a tissue torn away (Medicine)

Etymology

[ &-'v&ls ] (transitive verb.) circa 1765. Latin avulsus, past participle of avellere to tear off, from ab- + vellere to pluck; more at VULNERABLE.

Tenses

avulsing, avulsed